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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 569.70 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 569.70 and 235.80 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 569.70 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/569.70 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 569.70 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 134,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,335.26/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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